Jenny is receiving psychotherapy for an eating disorder.Her therapist is warm and empathetic and can easily take her perspective.He encourages Jenny to express her thoughts and feelings about her eating issues and does not judge or criticize anything she says.This therapist is most likely using a ________ therapeutic approach.

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The description matches the client-centered (or person-centered) therapeutic approach, which emphasizes a warm, empathetic relationship between therapist and client, and encourages the client to express thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental environment. This approach was developed by Carl Rogers.

Jenny Is Receiving Psychotherapy for an Eating Disorder